Cushion and elastic stuffing



Patented Dec. 17, 1935 UNITED STAT-Es 2,024,837 j CUSHION AND ELAs'rlo STUFFING Isaac Singer, Hyman Singer, and Adolph Singer,

Montreal, Quebec, Canada t Application May 18, 1932, Serial No. 612,074

1 claim. (ors-351') `and illustrated yin the accompanyingA drawing that forms part of the same. A

The invention consists essentially in the application of elastic stuihngs to resilient supporting pieces, as pointed out in the claim for novelty following a description in 'detail of some forms of the invention embodying the principles of construction.

The objects of the invention are primarily to utilize a soft resilient material, such as sponge -rubber for the construction of cushions, pillows, mattresses, linings and stuiiings in upholstered goods; to construct an article of this kind that will prove itself superior in durability and elasticity, as well as being adaptable for all furnish-l ings suggesting comfort and health during restful hours, vbesides insuring sanitation and therefore freedom from the spread of disease; to aerate pillow mattresses and cushions and thereby maintain the sweetness of the surrounding atmosphere and contribute to the health giving and other properties hereinbefore mentioned and materially minimize the dust nuisance; and generally to provide comfort, eiciency and'stability in cushions and furnishings.

In the drawing, Figure 1 is a perspective view of the cushion complete.

Figure 2 is a plan view of the interior frame and springs secured to one half of the case.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional View of the cushion showing the interior.

Figure 4 is a cross sectional view of the cushion showing the interior.

Figure 5 is an elevational View showing one side of the cushion opened up.

Figure 6 is a plan view of an upholstered sheet formed of the metallic springs and resilien frame.

Figure 7 is an elevational View of the upholstering sheet.

Figure 8 is a plan detail of a Chesterfieldv cushion.

Figure 9 is a perspective view showing a modicdform of stuffing.

Like numerals of reference indicate `corre. sponding parts in the various iigures. Referring to the drawing, the cushion illustrated in"-Figure 1v isja pillow and is indicated by the numeral I'Sanolisv preferably'lmade of sponge rubber in one piece, cemented on three sides to form the closure and having rows of airholes I1 along each side and across each end,

though these may be omitted or differently arranged if desirable.

The light coil springs I8 are arranged in longitudinal `rows and these springs are held at their ends by the straps I9 which are also of 5 sponge rubber and 'extend from end to end of the pillow, both top and bottom in the inside of the case.

y 'I'he individual straps 20 extend from thetop and bottom longitudinal straps I9 and are fold- 10 ed over the end coils of the springs and both longitudinal and end straps are cemented Yto the case in the upper and lower sides, while the individual straps have their folds cemented together.

The limiting straps 2i are secured to limit the stretch of each spring and are in every instance fixed to chosen coils of the springs.

The spacing strips 22 are preferably made of sponge rubber and held at the ends by the lugs 23 of sponge rubber and these strips cushion the coils of the springs and eliminate noise as well as materially improving the elastic nature of the stuffing.

In Figures 6 and 7 a similar construction is shown in an upholstering sheet. 'Ihis is simply the pillowcase opened up and stretched out with the resilient stuffing members secured to one side only, in muchthe samemanner as shown in the pillow arrangement. In the use of these sanitary pillows, the air circulates freely inside as each pressure creates a pumping action which creates sufficient circulation of air yto saniti'ze the pillow, thus insuring a wholesome and sweet pillow for bedding and other uses.

The longitudinal strips laid in the springs effectually stop rattle through contact of metal k/fparts and at the same time afford a stability replaced by rubber coated springs.

The bottom of these pillows or other cushion made according to this invention may be of cotton or linen material, so that the envelope for the springs will receive plenty of air especially where a seat bottom is made of wire or cords.

One feature in the use of cotton is its lightness and its percolating properties insofar as air is concerned, allowing a free circulation of air, A which is a very excellent thing, when it is taken into consideration that this sponge rubber structure in use actually keeps the air thereabout in 55 movement and this is quite healthful and contributes to restfuh'iess.

The cushion illustrated in Figures 8 and 9 is made of a sponge rubber envelope 43, having the perforated sides 4l, the bottom 44 being of sponge rubber or cotton if preferred and in that case the air holes will be unnecessary.

- the illustrations this shape is shown as rectanguf lar, such as a cushion used for a chair in a chesterfield set, and it will be seen that the mat of springs may be removed at any time and the cushion cover thoroughly disinfected and cleaned,

r which in itself is quite an advantage.

The actual comfort of a cushion depends entirely on the two materials, the springs made of metal of course, and the sponge rubber, itself a cushioning member, and the quick return to normal after the removal of the load is effected both in the material of the envelope itself and of course in the springs..

The eiect of the pressure is first and foremost the settling of the body in the material of the envelope,'that is to say, in the resilient sponge rubber. This takes away Aall the sharper effect of the metallic springs, which often becomes quite 5 uncomfortable after a. long` sitting, and so far as is known sheet sponge rubberchas not been combined with springs or used as an envelope for springs, therefore the association of these two materials in the particular manner described pro- 10 duces a. new and useful article in the industrial art to which this invention belongs.

What we claim isz- In a cushion, an envelope of sponge rubber y having air holes therethrough, and an assembly l5 of light springs inserted in and shaping said envelope comprising a series of spaced springs, longitudinal sponge rubber spacing strips in# serted centrally through each transverse row of springs intermediate of the height of each 20 spring in the row, means holding said spacing strips in position, limiting straps secured to the various springs, longitudinal strips ofl sponge rubber bound to the tops and bottoms of the springs and to the inner surface of the envelope 25 to cooperate with the envelope when the cushion is weighted. f

Y, ISAAC SINGER.

HYMAN SINGER. ADOLPH SINGER. 

